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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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